ED Legal Letter
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Is Everyone Misinterpreting EMTALA?
An expert breaks down some common misinterpretations.
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EDs Still Tagged with EMTALA Violations
Experts say consistency prevents problems.
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What If an ED Patient Can’t Afford Care?
The right documents can put emergency physicians on firm legal ground.
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Did a Patient Exhibit Abnormal Test Results Post-discharge?
EP’s next steps can determine med/mal outcome.
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Does Phone Consult Establish Patient-Physician Relationship?
EPs cannot safely assume that a consultant who gives advice over the phone will be held liable if a bad outcome results.
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Settlement of Med/Mal Claim Could Cause EP Unexpected Problems
A quick settlement can seem very appealing to any EP defendant facing protracted litigation, but EPs should be aware of the repercussions.
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EP Failed to Administer tPA for Stroke: Is Malpractice Claim Defensible?
Reasoning must be clear in ED chart.
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The Battle Against Protectionism in the Utilization of Telemedicine
Telemedicine allows technology to access patients, wherever they are, via cost-effective methods with documented quality outcomes.
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How Does a Plaintiff Attorney Make Case Against Supervising EP?
The changing landscape of healthcare delivery leads to more suits against physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
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Who’s Responsible if Orders Are Written for ‘Boarded’ Patient?
The responsibility must be “abundantly clear.”